Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Rotating Recipe: CREAMY DIJON COLESLAW

ROTATING RECIPE:
The golden rule in food storage is store what you eat and eat what you store.
These “Rotating Recipes” will help you eat what you store.

CREAMY DIJON COLESLAW
 



Ingredients:

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pickle relish
2 cups cole slaw mix

Directions:

Mix the first five ingredients together and then taste the sauce. Add more lemon juice, vinegar, and Dijon if you wish to get a tangier flavor.

Gently mix in the cole slaw mix and then refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.



Here are the ingredients this recipe will help you rotate:











Sunday, November 25, 2012

DIJON MUSTARD: Cedar Plank Salmon Marinade

FEATURED ITEM:
DIJON MUSTARD


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Store for 1 year opened in the refrigerator according to Stilltasty.com
  • Dijon is a heart healthy addition to your food storage because it is low in calories and fat free, but still full of flavor.
  • I can’t remember the last time I used Dijon mustard for sandwiches; it is so great as a marinade or a tasty addition to a sauce or soup.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Homemade Item: CRUSHED RED PEPPER


 I live in a condo, but dream of having a garden someday. And when I have this dream garden I’m going to grow bell peppers. And anyone who has grown peppers knows how many peppers grow on each pepper plant.

So, what to do with all those peppers? One idea is crushed red pepper.

Start with a few ripe red peppers. Did you know that red peppers are just green peppers that have stayed on the plant longer?


Friday, November 16, 2012

POTATOES: Ham and Potato Casserole



FEATURED ITEM:
RAW POTATOES


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Raw potatoes can last up to 3 months if stored in a dark and cool place. Your potatoes might sprout if there is too much light, but just cut the sprouts off.
  • Potatoes are healthy! Look at the nutrition one potato offers: Cholesterol, sodium, and fat free, plus a great source of potassium and vitamin C
  • Potatoes can be baked, mashed, fried, toasted, they can handle pretty much any way of cooking.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

PUMPKIN PUREE: Pumpkin Oatmeal

FEATURED ITEM:
PUMPKIN PUREE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • According to Still Tasty, pumpkin puree can be store 2-5 years unopened, 2-3 months in the freezer and one week in the fridge once opened (don't store in the metal though, move it to a plastic container or bag).
  • Because it is a vegetable, it add lots of nutrients to even sweet things and tastes oh so good!
  • It is a signature fall flavor and you will want it if the zombie apocalypse includes the fall season.


Sunday, November 4, 2012

PUMPKIN PUREE: Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce



FEATURED ITEM:
PUMPKIN PUREE


WHY STORE THIS ITEM:
  • Pumpkin is on sale this time of year so it’s time to stock up!
  • Vitamin A is supper abundant in pumpkin which is great for your eyes and immune system.
  • Pumpkin is such a subtle flavor but adds great richness and nutrition to any meal, why not store it!